This week at Farmers' Market, one of my new vendors brought a feathered friend. It was six month old Green Cheeked Conure, and he was the sweetest, calmest bird I have ever seen. Of course, all the kids had to take turns holding him, and loving on him, and petting him, especially Emily.
And while I don't choose books for my review pile based on what goes on in my week, once again, something a book in the stack did. The book was Memoirs of a Parrot and it was truly a hilarious take on a parrot's life from his point of view. Every day Brock tells his friend and only other parrot in the pet shop how annoying the kids are, how aggravating constantly being called Polly is, and how he really doesn't want a cracker. And, one day, much to his dismay, an annoying m an named Todd takes him home and expects him to speak human. The days that follow are torturous for both Todd and Brock, but in the end, they finally develop an understanding!
Since I started with a bird book, I figured I might as well end with a bird book called Henny and Penny. Henny and Penny is a few years old, but it is a beautifully illustrated book about sharing and caring. Henny and Penny find out that working together is the best way to protect their eggs from egg eating snake. And when their eggs hatch, two watchful moms are better then one.
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This past week at my house turned out to be super busy. Emily had Bible School, and since the theme was western, we had to get her a cowgirl hat. She also had an overnight with a friend. I had a book event at the Findlay-Hancock Public Library where I met fellow Tater Tot (A Tate Publishing Children's Author) Tom Waggoner and visited with a long time friend and supporter. And then there was grocery shopping and all the baking for farm market.
I was extra managerial on Saturday as there was a special chef event at the market. There was also a visit to my mother-in-law's house to see her and my husband's aunt who was up from Kentucky. And finally a rain free day that allowed us to go swimming. Yes, it was an extremely busy week, but quite rewarding.
My reading choices were quite rewarding as well. I managed to find a book called I Love My Hat. I really don't purposely go searching for books that somehow connect to something that has occurred in my week; it just seems to happen naturally. So you can imagine how tickled I was to read an adorable story of Farmer Brown, his well dressed singing animals, and his trip to town to get new clothes. The repetition of the lyrical songs that the animals sing will be sure to keep your five to eight year olds interested to the end.
Next I read a fun book called Three Hens and a Peacock. Another farm themed book, Three Hens and a Peacock tells the story of the Tucker Farm. The Tuckers sometimes sold a few tomatoes, corn, or the occasional quart of milk, that is until Peacock showed up. Peacock would stand by the road strutting, fanning his beautiful feathers, and squawking at passers by until they stopped. Soon the Tuckers were selling everything including eggs. The chickens complain about the Peacock, calling him vain and useless until the dog suggests they trade places. Needless to say, everyone learns that they need to stick with what they personally do best.
Well, that about wraps it up for this week. Join me next week for another exciting episode, same crazy time, same crazy channel. And feel free to drop by my personal website, Fun With Aileen, any day of the week for even more on reading, writing, my very own early grade chapter book, Fern Valley, the sequel, Return To Fern Valley, the soon to be released Cooking In Fern Valley (fall 2015) and my very first picture book, Quack and Daisy! I'm also on twitter @AileenWStewart if you want an extremely brief glimpse into my days.
